Dispensing container



Dec. 14, 1937.

A. J. CHAMBERLAIN 2,102,057

DISPENSING CONTAINER Filed Nov. 14, 1955 2 Sheets-Sheet l flay. Z

R O T N E V m ATTORNEY.

Dec. 14, 1937. A. J. CHAMBERLAIN ,0 7

DISPENSING CONTAINER Filed Nov. 14, 1935 2 Shegts-Sheet' 2 i prior Patent No.

tion, provides a container top or head of such- Patented Dec. 14, 1937 UNITEDSTATES PATENT OFFICE f 2,102,051 nrsrENsmG CONTAINER Alfred J. Chamberlain, wmmm, wu. Application November 14, 1935, Serial No. 49,680

i 13 Claims.

My invention relates to dispensing containers for liquids and is in the nature. of an improve- -ment on the dispensing container forming the subject matter of my Patent No. 1,903,442,

5 grantedAprii 11, 1933.

One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a dispensing container which possesses all of the advantages, especially in respect of pouring and venting of the container of my 1,903,442 and which, in addicharacter as to preclude the trapping or retaining of rain, snow, ice, or other, material and also eliminates any projections beyond the conlines of the top. 1 v

Another object is to provide a container in which provision is made for the complete draining or dispensing of the entire liquid contents of the container uponjtippirig of the container to full pouring position,

Another object of the invention is to provide the pouring spout oi 'thecontainer withpouring lips designed and adapted to exert a nice control over the stream issuing from thespout.

S5 A further object is to provide the pouring spout of the container with a combined dust cap and seal.

Another object is to provide a container having these advantages and capacities and which 80 is simple and durable infits construction, so

well balanced as to lend itself to convenient and easy manipulation, and yet susceptible of economic manufacture .from materials and by means of facilities, ordinarily available.

other objects and advantages reside in certain novel features of the construction, arrangement and combination of parts which will be hereinafter more fully described and particularly pointed out in the appended claims, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification, and in which:

Figure 1 is a view in top plan showing a container constructed in accordance with the present invention;

Figure 2 is a fragmentary view in verticalv section taken on line 2- 2 of Figure 1, withparts shown in elevation for the sake of illustration;

Figure 3 is a similar view taken on line 3-3 ofFigure 2; and

Figure 4is, a fragmentary view in horizontal section taken in the plane of line l-4 of Figure 3 and looking in the direction of the arrows:

Referring to the drawings, the reference char-v acter C designates generally a metal container embodying the present invention. The container C comprises a cylindrical body 5 which is closed by a suitable bottom (not shown). A separate top or head 015 provided and is, generally speaking, in the form of an inverted cup in thatit has a cylindrical body wall I and a top wall 8, which is flat except for a selfdraining depression ,9 which will be hereinafter more fully described. The lower edge of the cylindrical body I oi the top is inter-seamed with the upper edge of the body 5 of the container as indicated at l0.

The depression 9 has }a portion H designed to accommodate a suitable handle l2 which, when not in use, is housed within the confines of the depression but it may be swung up to vertical position and grasped to facilitate handling of the container. Beyond the handle receiving portion ll 01 the depression 9 the top of the container is provided with a flat outwardly and downwardly inclined portion l3. The inclined portion I3 extends" to and is continuous with the cylindrical body wall I so that thedepression 9 is provided with an opening providing access to the depression 9 Irom the side or the head 6. Thus the depression 9 is made selt draining when the container C is in upright, position. A pouring spout i5 is provided and has an inturned flange l6 around its inner margin which is disposed flush against the inclined portion l3 around the outlet opening provided therein and is secured in this position in a manner whichwill be hereinafter more fully described. The pouring spout I5 is fully contained within the confines oi the depression 9 and is spaced iromthe sides of the depression. It will be noted that any liquid tending to collect in the depression 9 will flow down mainclined bottom thereof, around the spout l5 and run oil on the sides of the container. Within the container a draining trough,'designated generally at I1, is provided and extends at an angle between the inner peripheral wall of the body 5 of the container and the outlet opening in the inclined portion i3 thereof. This draining trough has a bottom wall or body plate Wwhich narrows toward the outlet opening and which is provided at its side'edges with integral inturned side walls IS. The inner portion of the bottom wall is rounded and is angled with respectto the main portion as indicated at 20, whereby to fit snugly and flush against the adjacentportion of the body 5 of the container as shown in Figure 4 of the drawings. The walls i9 merge into each other as indicated at 2| atthe upper end of the drain trough. The drain trough may be stamped from a piece of resilient sheet metal and, if desired, the junctures of the walls l9 and may be united in any suitable way if manufacturing convenience requires splitting of the metal at these junctures. The portion of the drain trough which bears against the inclined portion I3 of the top is formed with an outlet opening which registers with the outlet opening of this portion l3.

An outlet fitting designated generally at 22 is provided and comprises a tubular body 23 projecting into the container and formed with screw threads to accommodate a closure plug,24. Integral with the outer end of the fitting 22 is a crimped or flanged formation including a double crimp or flange 25 which bears against the drain trough around the margin of its outlet opening and a spaced outer flange 26 which bears against the inturned flange iii of the pouring spout. In the assembly the flange formation 22 has the effect of seaming the outlet fitting, the drain trough and the pouring spout to the portion l3 of the container top. The dimensions of the draining trough are so determined that when this interconnection afforded by the flanged formation 22 is effected the drain trough will have its portion 20 pressed firmly against the inner wall of the body 5 of the container. It should be noted that the draining trough I! is so assembled that it is symmetrically disposed with respect to a vertical plane passing through the transverse central line of the inclined portion I3 or, in other words the plane of line 22 of Figure 1.

The closure plug 24 is readily removable and is provided with a sealing flange 21 which serves to clamp a gasket 28 against the seat afforded by the flange 26 when the plug is turned up tightly to closed position. A finger grip 29 facilitates manipulation of the plug 24.

To insure the discharge of all of the contents from the drain trough through the outlet fitting 23 a suitable number of slots or openings 30 are provided in this outlet fitting attiacent the double flange 25.

i The pouring spout I5 tapers to an outer pouring lip 3! and also its side portions adjacent the pouring lip 3i and at their upper edges are formed with integral inturned pouring lips 32 overlying and spaced from the bottom of said'spout. These lips 32 give a very effective control over the pouring operation and prevent splashing or spilling. They cause a well deflned stream to flow out over the lip 3|,when the container is tilted to dispense liquid therefrom.

A combined dust cap and seal 35 is provided and consists of ametal plate conforming generally to the configuration of the upper portion pouring spout. At the forward end of the cap 35, its body'portion except for the side edges is depressed as indicated at 36 so that the elevated edge portions 3! rest on the pouring lips 32 whereas the body of the forward portion of the plate lies in substantially the same plane as these lips 32. A retaining strip 38 is welded or otherwise secured to the depressed portion 36 of the cap 35 and has ends which project beyond the depressed portion as indicated at 39. These ends 39 are adapted to engage under the lips 32 when the cap is in position, thus aiding in holding the cap in place. The rear portion of the cap 35 has a downturned marginal flange 40 which is adapted to extend down over the rearportion of the pouring spout as illustrated to advantage in Figure 2. The rear portion of the cap is provided with a slot or opening 4| and the flange 40 and the rear portion of the pouring spout l5 have alined openings designated at 42 and 43, respectively. With the cap in position, a sealing wire or sealing'band 44 may be passed through the openings 4|, 42 and 43 and a seal 45 then associated with the ends of the sealing wire or band in the usual manner. In this way the container may be conveniently sealed and even if the seal is broken a dust cap is provided for the pouring spout.

With the construction described, the top of the container is flat except for the self-draining depression. Any water or liquid which may tend to collect in the depression 9 will flow down the inclined portion l3 and away from the container.

When the contents of the container are to be dispensed therefrom and the container is nearly full it need be tipped but slightly and yet a well defined stream will issue from the pouring spout and pass clear of the outside of the container. The dispensing opening is self-venting so that there is no bubbling or gurgling.

The entire contents of the container may be readily dispensed due to the provision of the draining trough. This trough, when the container is tilted over toward the horizontal to dispense the last of the contents, is disposed in the lowermost part of the rounded body wall 5 of the container so that any liquid will pass into the trough I! and from 7 outlet fitting. Due to the provision of the slots 30 even the last few drops may be dispensed.

While I have shown and described one construction in which the invention may be advantageously embodied, it is to be understood that various changes in the size, shape and arrangement of the parts may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the subjoined claims.

The invention claimed is:

l. A dispensing container comprising a body portion having a top, said top being flat except for a depression therein, the bottom wall of the depression inclining downwardly and outwardly toward and merging with the outer surface of the periphery of the container below said top to provide the depression with a lateral opening permitting drainage therefrom to the side of the container and being provided with an outlet opening and a spout formation on the container surrounding said' opening.

2. A dispensing container comprising a body portion having a top, said top being flat except for a depression therein, the bottom wall of the depression inclining downwardly and outwardly toward and merging with the outer surface of the periphery of the container below said top to provide the depression with a lateral opening permitting drainage therefrom to the side of the container and being provided with an outlet opening and a spout formation on the container surrounding said opening, said spout being contained entirely within the confines of the depression and a releasable closure for said outlet opening.

3. A dispensing container comprising a body portion, a separate top section for the container including an annular body having its lower edge having a depression in one a bottom wall inclining downwardly and outbelow said top depression with a lateral opening to provide the the trough out through the permitting drainage therefrom to the side of the a container and provided with an outlet opening,

and a spout formation within the confines oi said depression and spaced from sides thereof, said spout connecting with said outlet opening.

4. A dispensing container comprising a body portion having a top, said tophaving a portion depressed and formed with albottom wall inclining downwardly and outwardly to the periphery oithe container and provided with an outlet 1 opening-a spout formation located'in the deprescured to the container.

sion, surrounding said outlet opening and secured to the container, and an internal draining trough extending at an angle between the portion of the peripheral wall of the body of the container adjacent the-spout and the outlet opening and seopening, a spout formation located in the depression, surrounding said outlet opening and secured to the container, and an internal draining trough extending at an angle between the portion of the peripheral wall of the body of the container, adjacent the spout and outlet opening, said draining trough tapering from the peripheral wall of the container toward the outlet opening.

6. A dispensing container comprising a body portion having a top, said top having a portion depressed and formed with a bottom wall inclining downwardly and outwardly to the periphery of the container and provided with an outlet opening, a spout iormation located in the depres sion, surrounding said outlet opening and secured to the container, an internal draining trough extending at an angle between the portion of the peripheral wall of-the body of the container adjacent the spout and the outlet opening, and an outlet fitting for the outlet opening interseamed with the spout, container and draining trough.

7. A dispensing container comprising a body portion having a top, said top having a portion depressed and formed with a bottom wall inclining downwardly and outwardly to the periphery oi the container andprovided with an outlet opening, a spout iormation located in the depression, surrounding said outlet opening and secured to the container, an internal draining trough extending at an angle between the portion the peripheral wall of the body of the container adjacent the spout and the outlet opening, a tubular outlet fitting having a flanged formation at its outer end, said flangediorma tion clamping the spout and the draining, trough to the bottom wall of the depression, and a closure for the outlet fltting.

' 8. A dispensing container comprising a body portion having a top, said top having a portion depressed and formed with a bottom wall inclining downwardly and outwardly to the periphery of the container and provided with an outlet opening, a spout formation located in the depression, surrounding said outlet opening and secured to the container, an internal draining trough extending at anangle between the portion of the peripheral wall oi the body of the container adjacent the spout and the outlet opening, a tubular outlet fitting having a flanged formation at its outer end, said flanged formation clamping the spout and the draining trough to the bottom wall or the depressionsaid outlet fitting having openings adjacent said flanged formation to provide for complete draining of the draining trough when the container is being emptied, and a closure for the outlet fitting.

9. A dispensing container having a dispensing spout and provided with an internal draining trough between the, inner wall of the container and the dispensing spout.

10. A dispensing container having a body pcrtion and provided with a pouring spout and a tapered draining trough having one end coniorming to theinternal contour of the peripheral wall of the container and secured thereto and having its other end interconnected with the spout.

11. A dispensing container having a pouring spout provided with inturned pouring lips, in. combination with a combined dust cap and seal having projections interfltting with the pouring lips, said spout of said cap having slots adapted to receive a seal.

12. A dispensing container having. a pouring spout and provided with lateral projections and a combined dust cap'and seal having projecting portions slidably interflttable with the lateral projections of the "spout, said spout and said cap having openings to accommodate the seal.

13. A dispensing container having a pouring spout and provided with lateral projections and a combined dust cap and seal having projecting portions slidably interilttable with the lateral projections of the spout,said spout and said cap having openings to accommodate the seal, said cap also having a depending flange extending around a portion at least 01 the spout.

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